Graduate Landscape Architect

Pennoni • Leesburg, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is seeking a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our Leesburg, VA office and support a wide range of public and private site development, land development, and municipal projects throughout the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent or upcoming landscape architecture graduate to gain hands-on experience with site planning, planting design, grading coordination, permitting, construction documents, and interdisciplinary project delivery while working closely with experienced landscape architects, engineers, planners, and project managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, academic studio, or prior work experience related to landscape architecture, land development, site planning, urban design, or municipal design projects.
• Exposure to greenfield development, redevelopment, streetscape, campus, civic, residential, or mixed-use projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe tools; familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam Revu, and related design or production software is preferred.
• Familiarity with modeling, visualization, or rendering programs such as SketchUp, Lumion, and/or Revit is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS or other mapping and analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of land development, landscape architecture, and municipal project documentation.
• Support the development and review of landscape plans, planting plans, hardscape plans, site plans, grading plans, construction details, and related permit materials.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, planners, surveyors, and other project team members to integrate landscape architecture components into broader site development plans.
• Review local ordinances, zoning requirements, design guidelines, and agency comments applicable to assigned projects.
• Contribute to graphic exhibits, presentation materials, and technical plan packages used for client, agency, and public review.
• Perform limited field observations or site visits, as needed, to support design development and construction documentation.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level